03/06/2010

Spinster Followup

Two more examples of spinster meaning an adult woman who owns property in her own right.

Strafford County Deeds 40:222

Jane Wallace of Epsom, Spinster, widow of the late Samuel Wallis of Epsom, deceased for $150.00 sold to John Wallis of Pittsfield, yeoman, 100 acres in Gilmanton that my late husband left to me by his will. Dated 27 May 1802. Witnesses: Joseph C. Wallace and Comfort Wallace (her children).